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With Government Reform Package, Democrats Eye an Era After Trump
WASHINGTON — House Democrats unveiled a far-reaching package of government reforms on Wednesday meant to protect federal watchdogs, bulk up congressional oversight powers and impose new penalties on presidential appointees who violate an ethics law by participating in political activities
Sunak weighs up new worker pay subsidy scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is understood to be looking at options to replace the furlough scheme when it expires at the end of October. The possibilities include a salary top-up scheme similar to those already operated by governments in France and
EU chief negotiator 'determined' to get Brexit deal but will be firm
LONDON (Reuters) – The European Union is determined to get a Brexit trade deal with Britain but will be firm and realistic with London after Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to break the divorce agreement, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier
Genmab shares drop on legal battle with J&J over cancer drug
FILE PHOTO: The company logo for Johnson & Johnson is displayed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the company’s listing at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., September 17, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Shares in
Singapore core inflation stays negative but eases slightly in August
SINGAPORE – The slide in Singapore’s core consumer prices eased last month on smaller declines in the costs of services, retail and other goods, as well as electricity and gas. Core inflation, which excludes accommodation and private road transport costs,
“Loki” the mini Dachsund stolen at gunpoint in Denver, police say
Denver police are asking for the public’s help finding a 2-month-old miniature Dachshund puppy that last week was stolen from his owner at gunpoint in a park. It happened Thursday, Sept. 17, around 7 p.m. at Nettie Moore Park, located
Almost 500 whales now stranded on Australian island of Tasmania
More whales have been discovered stranded off the coast of Australia, meaning almost 500 of the animals now make up the biggest mass stranding ever recorded on Tasmania. In the remote town of Strahan, rescuers had been scrambling to save
Trump expands ban on U.S. spending for some diversity training programs
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued an order that he said will expand a ban on the use of federal money for certain diversity training. Trump earlier this month ordered his administration to stop paying for critical race theory
Trudeau to address the nation over coronavirus pandemic after Wednesday’s throne speech
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address Canadians after the new throne speech is delivered on Wednesday. In a statement emailed to Global News, the Prime Minister’s Office said Trudeau will “address Canadians directly on the urgency of fighting COVID-19 as